Dr Phillip Chirla,

I grew up with the smell of the dental office on my dad’s clothes when he would come home from work. As kids, we would run up to him and jump in his arms. I became very fond of that smell and in turn very fond of dentistry. The dental office in Akron was like a second home for me growing up. I knew early on in life that I wanted to be a doctor of some kind and to help people by working with my hands. I also enjoyed business very much and wanted to have something that I could call my own. Dentistry fit this like a glove, and there is nothing else I’d ever consider doing. I know this is my life path. What sets me apart from other dentists is my drive to succeed. I want to learn more, to implement more technology, and ultimately, I chase perfection in every dental treatment I provide. One of the worst things you can do as a professional is reach a point where you stop learning or where you think you have learned enough and become complacent. My patient philosophy is that the needs of the patient always come first. Everyone is different and what might be important to one person may not matter to another. I approach every patient uniquely, tailoring treatment plans to their needs to address their problem while also improving their overall health and preventing future issues. My vision of my future as a dentist is to be able to perform more extensive and complex surgical and restorative procedures for my patients. In my personal life, I am thankful for my family and my Christian faith. My vision is to grow my family and continue to build a home that is warm, loving, and compassionate, just like the way my parents cared me.